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Graduate Study in Social Work and the Allied Health Fields

Want a career working with and helping people? Social work and allied health fields offer opportunities to work with people in a professional capacity - without going to medical school. Learn more about careers in occupational therapy, physical therapy, audiology, and social work, among others.

Masters of Public Health (MPH) at Washington University in St Louis

Profile of the MPH program in Social Work at Washington University in. St Louis, George Warren Brown School of Social Work.

Masters in Social Work (MSW) at Washington University in St Louis

Profile of the PhD program in Social Work at Washington University in. St Louis, George Warren Brown School of Social Work.

PhD in Social Work at Washington University in. St Louis

Profile of the PhD program in Social Work at Washington University in. St Louis, George Warren Brown School of Social Work.

PhD Social Work - University of Michigan

The University of Michigan School of Social Work seeks to create social change and promote social justice through excellence in research, education, and practice. The Joint Doctoral Program in Social Work and Social Science is an interdepartmental program.

Master of Social Work (MSW) - University of Michigan

The master of social work (MSW) offered by the University of Michigan School of Social Work is a 60-credit-hour degree program designed to impart a broad range of skills, tools, and knowledge that prepares students for advanced social work.

Top Masters of Social Work (MSW) Programs

Wondering which MSW programs are the best of the best? US News has ranked the following as the top MSW programs for 2009. Remember that fit - the match between your goals and abilities - matters more than a program's rank. Use these programs as a guide, but remember to choose the program that's right for you, regardless of its rank.

Is a bachelor's degree in social work required to apply to MSW programs?

Do I have to major in social work in college in order to apply to graduate school for a master of social work (MSW) degree?

What are my prospects for a career in social work?

What are your prospects for a career in social work?

Is a Career in Social Work for Me?

Is a career in social work right for me?

What do social workers do?

What do social workers do?

What education do I need to become a social worker?

How do I become a social worker? Is an MSW or DSW needed for a career in social work?

What Is a DSW (Doctor of Social Work)?

What is a doctor of social work?

What Is a Social Worker?

What is a social worker?

Social Work or Counseling? Which Degree Should I Choose?

I am trying to decide whether to pursue a MSW or Masters in Counseling. Help me find choose.

Guide to Selecting and Applying to MSW Programs

Essential reading for MSW applicants

Social Work Education, Standards, & Schools

Information on programs, degrees, schools, and essential advice, from About's guide to Social Work.

Social Work Quiz

Learn about the field of social work with the help of these career quizzes.

Top Programs in Social Work

US News and World Report rankings of the top graduate programs in social work.

Pharmacy Programs

Links to programs from the American Association of Colleges in Pharmacy.

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